The Race Against Extinction: Genetic Lifeline Discovered for Endangered Shortfin Mako Sharks
The shortfin mako shark is on the brink of extinction due to overfishing, yet genetic analysis reveals that Atlantic ...
Scientists discover a genetic lifeline for the endangered shortfin mako shark
Shortfin makos are the fastest sharks in the sea, but they're failing to outpace the scale of overfishing that is driving ...
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First-ever Mediterranean mako shortfin shark tagged for conservation
V irginia Tech researchers successfully tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean during the summer of 2023, the first time that this has been done in the region. These sharks are ...
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Mako shark seen struggling in Hollywood’s North Lake
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A 10-to-12-foot mako shark, one of the fastest fish in the world, was spotted in North Lake in Hollywood, surprising residents and raising concerns about its health.
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Shortfin Mako Shark Denied Federal Protections
WASHINGTON— The highly imperiled shortfin mako shark was denied federal protection today by NOAA ... online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places.
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Lawsuit Launched Over Federal Failure to Protect Shortfin Mako Shark
WASHINGTON— Defenders of Wildlife and the Center for Biological Diversity sent a notice today of their intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service for failing to protect the shortfin mako ...